Entry Level Highway Engineer

GANNETT FLEMING INC • Mechanicsburg, PA • 6h ago

Reference #: GAFLUS202512442EXTERNALENUS What You Will Do: As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Entry Level Highway Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do: The Entry Level Highway Engineer will support design opportunities including roadway and intersection improvements, bridge replacements, drainage and grading improvements, intelligent transportation systems, and highways and interchange projects. You'll engage in meaningful mentorship and professional development as you build a successful career.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Participate in planning, preliminary design and detail design for infrastructure projects including municipal roads and highways. Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms. Work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Prepare material quantity and cost estimates. Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums. Attend internal and external meetings with the team. Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously. Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently. Education | Experience: What you'll bring to our firm: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university. 0-2 years of experience in the design of transportation engineering projects. Demonstrated interest in highway or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences. Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.

What we prefer you bring: An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Prior experience with Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer. Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages.

Compensation: The range for this position is salary range is $73,000-$83,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. Tuition reimbursement for continued education. Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations Incentive compensation for eligible positions.Company Overview: At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backedby over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $73,000-$83,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants" Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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